The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds

A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blogA school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools

A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the countryA hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city that became a popular spot for localsA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people

A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customersA fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage

A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users

A community garden started a composting program to reduce waste and improve soil qualityA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

The government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing netsA bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books

Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on recordA team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·Local farmers reported a 26% increase in wheat yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·A university opened a career center to help students find internships and jobs